Introducing our ready-to-print Novel Study and Text Study on TRASH by Andy Mulligan, complete with a printable Trash student booklet and suggested Trash teacher’s plan. This easy-to-follow Trash resource is designed to save you precious time and effort in searching for suitable text study materials. Ideal for students in Australia and beyond who are studying this captivating novel in class, our TRASH unit is tailored for students aged approximately 12-15 years old. Our student booklet includes a range of activities to engage students, such as a webquest task on the author, character file templates, exploration of the setting and context, comprehension questions that delve into character changes, ideas, themes, and events, a diary entry writing task, dedicated pages for themes, symbols, and language techniques, text observation exercises, thought-provoking discussions on big ideas, interview and presentation tasks, and essay structure and planning guidance. In addition, we provide a sample teacher unit plan to assist you in seamlessly integrating this unit into your curriculum. Furthermore, our TRASH unit pairs perfectly with our Text Response Essay Writing Unit, available separately in our store, to help students develop their text analysis skills. With everything you need at your fingertips, our TRASH Novel Study and Text Study is a hassle-free solution for an enriching learning experience. Get ready to pick up and run with this novel – it’s that easy!

A ready to print The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time novel study and text study on THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by Mark Haddon complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time unit plan for teachers and a The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 12-16 years of age: New Zealand Year 8-11 students, Australian Year 7-10 students. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Character file templates Setting Context The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Chapter Questions and comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Creative writing task Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 30-page student booklet for analysis of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.

A ready to print Catching Teller Crow novel study and Aboriginal text study on Australian novel CATCHING TELLER CROW by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready Catching Teller Crow unit plan for teachers and a Catching Teller Crow student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Perfect for students in Australia and other places studying the novel Catching Teller Crow in class. Suits students of approximately 15-17 years of age: New Zealand Year 12-13 students, Australian Year 11-12 students. Note: This story contains adult themes including abduction, sexual assault, death, murder, ghosts and abuse. The story reads easily but the themes are for older students. Please ensure you have considered it completely prior to teaching. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author Catching Teller Crow Character file templates Setting Context Catching Teller Crow Chapter Questions and comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Creative writing task Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 30-page student booklet for analysis of Catching Teller Crow.

25 great English Classroom Posters for ENGLISH CLASSROOM DECOR showing FAMOUS AUTHORS POSTERS from history. Perfect for Secondary or High School teachers wanting to inspire a bit more reading and text knowledge in their students - also good as discussion starters or writing prompts! An easy and attractive display. Let me save you some time! Includes: 25 Classic Authors Posters

A ready-to-print The Outsiders Novel Study Guide and text study on THE OUTSIDERS by S E Hinton complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Outsiders unit plan for teachers and a The Outsiders student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 10-12 students, Australian Year 8-10 students. Student booklet includes: The Outsiders Webquest task on the author The Outsiders Character file templates The Outsiders Setting page Context The Outsiders Chapter Questions and Comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task The Outsiders Themes page Symbols in The Outsiders page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing on The Outsiders. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 29-page student booklet for analysis of The Outsiders by S E Hinton.

A ready-to-print The Giver Novel Study Guide and text study on THE GIVER by Lois Lowry complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Giver unit plan for teachers and a The Giver student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 10-12 students, Australian Year 8-10 students. Student booklet includes: The Giver Webquest task on the author The Giver Character file templates The Giver Setting page Context The Giver Chapter Questions and Comprehension questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task The Giver Themes page Symbols in the Giver page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing on The Giver. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 29-page student booklet for analysis of The Giver by Lois Lowry

Introducing our ready-to-print First Nations SISTER HEART novel study unit and Aboriginal text study on SISTER HEART by Sally Morgan, including a printable student booklet and a comprehensive teacher’s plan. This easy-to-follow resource is designed to save you valuable time and effort in searching for appropriate text study materials. Perfect for students in Australia and New Zealand who are studying this powerful novel in class, our SISTER HEART unit is specifically tailored for students aged approximately 12-15 years old, encompassing New Zealand Year 9-11 students and Australian Year 7-9 students. Our student booklet features a range of engaging activities, including a webquest task on the author, character file templates for SISTER HEART, exploration of the setting and context, comprehension questions that delve into character changes, ideas, themes, and events, a diary entry writing task, pages dedicated to themes, symbols, and language techniques, exercises to observe the text, thought-provoking discussions on big ideas, interview and presentation tasks, and essay structure and planning guidance. In addition, we provide a sample teacher unit plan to assist you in seamlessly integrating this unit into your curriculum. Furthermore, our SISTER HEART unit pairs perfectly with our Text Response Essay Writing Unit, available separately in our store, to help students develop their text analysis skills in preparation for essay writing. With everything you need readily available, our SISTER HEART novel study unit and Aboriginal text study is a convenient solution for a comprehensive and enriching learning experience. Get ready to pick up and run with this novel – it’s that easy!

A ready-to-print Looking for Alibrandi novel study on Melina Marchetta’s LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready Looking for Alibrandi unit plan for teachers and Looking for Alibrandi student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Perfect for students in Australia and New Zealand studying this novel in class. This can be easily sent home for distance learning during Coronavirus restrictions :) Suits students of approximately 13-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 9, 10 or lower 11 students, Australian Year 8, 9 or lower 10 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author Looking for Alibrandi Character file templates Looking for Alibrandi Setting Looking for Alibrandi Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task Themes page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 40-page student booklet for analysis of Looking for Alibrandi

Introducing our ready-to-print BOY OVERBOARD novel study unit on Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman, complete with a printable student booklet and a suggested teacher’s plan. This easy-to-follow resource is designed to save you valuable time and effort in searching for suitable text study materials. Ideal for students in Australia and beyond who are studying this engaging novel in class, our Boy Overboard unit is perfectly tailored for students aged approximately 10-14 years old. Our student booklet includes a range of engaging activities, such as a webquest task on the author, character file templates for Boy Overboard, exploration of the setting and context, comprehension questions that delve into character changes, ideas, themes, and events, a creative writing task, dedicated pages for themes, symbols, and language techniques, exercises to observe the text, thought-provoking discussions on big ideas, interview and presentation tasks, and essay structure and planning guidance. In addition, we provide a sample teacher unit plan to assist you in seamlessly integrating this unit into your curriculum. Furthermore, our Boy Overboard unit pairs perfectly with our Text Response Essay Writing Unit, available separately in our store, to help students develop their text analysis skills in preparation for essay writing. With everything you need, our BOY OVERBOARD novel study unit is a convenient solution for a comprehensive learning experience. Get ready to pick up and run with this novel – it’s that easy!

Introducing our comprehensive FILM STUDY UNIT centered around Kevin Reynolds’ film “The Count of Monte Cristo,” designed to guide High School English students through a thorough analysis of the film. This Count of Monte Cristo film unit focuses on developing a deep understanding of how visual techniques are utilized to convey meaning in film. By the end of this unit, students will have achieved excellent comprehension of the film and be familiar with it inside out. The student booklet is provided as a 40-page print-and-go resource and includes pre-watching activities, post-watching discussions, a focus on film storytelling, a list of film techniques, analysis sheets for scenes, characters, and themes, as well as for setting, symbols, motif, mis-en-scene, montage, and even bloopers. Additionally, the booklet includes essay questions for further analysis. To support teachers, we have included a teacher unit plan, answer keys for activities, and multiple analysis pages. Please note that you will need to purchase the film separately. This complete COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO FILM STUDY UNIT is suitable for high school English students who are learning to analyze and understand film techniques. It is perfect for students aged approximately 13-15 years old, including US Lower High School students, New Zealand Year 9, 10, or 11 students, Australian Year 8, 9, or 10 students, and UK Key Stage 3 students. Please be aware that this product utilizes British English spelling throughout, with an effort made to avoid contentious words wherever possible. Equip your students with the necessary tools and skills to conduct a thorough analysis of “The Count of Monte Cristo” through our comprehensive and adaptable FILM STUDY UNIT.

Presenting our collection of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WORKSHEETS designed specifically for high school English students. These worksheets are aimed at fostering student confidence in identifying and explaining the use of various figurative language techniques. With a total of 10 different activities, these worksheets are a time-saving resource that will greatly benefit both educators and students. They can be utilized as bellringers or as writing skills activities, helping students improve their overall writing abilities. Designed for Secondary English students in Years 7-12, these worksheets provide ample opportunities for students to enhance their understanding and application of figurative language techniques. To provide a range of options and keep students engaged, the instructions also include ideas for differentiation and variety. Included with this resource are: 10 figurative language worksheets, accompanied by answer keys.

Introducing a comprehensive SHORT STORY UNIT for THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME by Richard Connell, inclusive of both a student booklet and teacher’s plan, ready for immediate printing and implementation. This engaging short story analysis unit on The Most Dangerous Game delves into various aspects such as comprehension tasks, setting, author details, figurative language, annotations, creative writing, essay planning, and more, making it an invaluable resource for your next short story unit. This short story unit on The Most Dangerous Game simplifies the short story analysis process by providing a complete unit plan for teachers and a printable student booklet focussed on The Most Dangerous Game. Ideal for high school ELA or secondary English students studying The Most Dangerous Game, this unit caters to students aged approximately 12-16 years old, spanning Years 8-11. The Student Booklet for the Short Story Unit includes the following components: Short Story Genre Notes Engaging Webquest task on the author Examination of the text’s Setting Techniques for Annotating the short story The Most Dangerous Game Thought-provoking The Most Dangerous Game Comprehension questions Creative writing prompt Brainstorming session on Themes from The Most Dangerous Game Character analysis brainstorming activity Identification of Language Techniques employed in the story Step-by-step guidance on Essay structure and planning The resource also includes a Sample Teacher Unit Plan for The Most Dangerous Game, equipping educators with everything necessary to print and teach using this handy short story unit in the classroom. Everything you need. Also handy to set for a relief teacher.

Literary Terms & Vocabulary for Secondary English Classrooms x100 - A Colourful & Super Easy and Attractive Print & Display Frieze or Word Wall to Make Your Classroom Shine. 100 English- related Key Words and Terms to display around your room to add instant wow factor and add colour - while helping your students learn basic English terminology and vocabulary which will help them achieve success in their work. Designed as a frieze, these literary terms can be placed around the room as a border, around a bulletin board, under the whiteboard, or on your door. Or create a word wall in one area to add information and interest to your room. All the general terms are here: Analogy, Ambiguity, Allusion, Bias, Colloquialism, Contrast, Conflict, Cliché, Euphemism, Hyperbole, Irony, Jargon, Metaphor, Oxymoron, Paradox, Pun, Satire, Slang, Symbolism, Connotation, Homonym, Register, Mood, Suspense, Theme, Plot … Now includes character types & novel terms such as stock/static/round & red herring, resolution, turning point, and so on. and many more. 34 pages. English, Secondary English, English classroom, secondary English classroom, English classroom display, English classroom posters, English terms, English literary terms, English vocabulary, English key words

Get ready to dive into the captivating world of Blueback by Tim Winton with our amazing novel study and text study resource! This ready-to-print package includes a comprehensive teacher’s plan and a printable student booklet, saving you valuable time and effort in finding the perfect resources for your text study. Ideal for students aged 10-14 in Australia and beyond, this resource is tailor-made for classroom use. Inside the student booklet, you’ll find a range of engaging activities, such as a webquest on the author, character file templates, exploration of the setting and context, chapter questions that delve into character development and important themes, a creative writing task, exploration of themes and symbols, analysis of language techniques, observing the text exercises, big ideas discussions, an interview and presentation project, and even essay structure and planning pages. Plus, we’ve included a sample teacher unit plan to help you easily navigate through this exciting text study journey. With our ready-to-print resource, you’ll have everything you need to deliver a dynamic and comprehensive Blueback unit. So, save time and get your students excited about literature with this vibrant and engaging novel study! Check out my other great novel study resources and make your life even easier by getting all your prep done at in one easy purchase!

A ready-to-print Australian novel study and Aboriginal text study on Phillip Gwynne’s DEADLY UNNA complete with printable student booklet and teacher’s plan. This easy to follow resource provides a ready Deadly Unna unit plan for teachers and Deadly Unna student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources. Perfect for students in Australia and New Zealand studying this novel in class. Suits students of approximately 12-15 years of age: New Zealand Year 9-11 students, Australian Year 7-9 students. Student booklet includes: Webquest task on the author Deadly Unna Character file templates Setting Context Deadly Unna Chapter Questions on the novel looking at important character changes, ideas, themes and events Dairy entry writing task Themes page Symbols page Language Techniques page Observing the text Big Ideas discussion pages Interview and Presentation Essay structure and planning +Sample Teacher Unit Plan This is perfect as a text analysis unit to prepare for essay writing. It goes perfectly with the Text Response Essay Writing Unit in my store. Everything you need to pick up and run with this novel. So easy! Included: 28-page student booklet for analysis of Deadly, Unna?

Immerse your students in the thrilling world of storytelling with this comprehensive teaching unit on “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. Designed for secondary English classrooms, this teaching unit explores the powerful themes, vivid imagery, and compelling character in O’Flaherty’s iconic short story. With a range of engaging activities, comprehension questions, language analysis sheets and an essay writing prompt, your students will analyze the effects of war and the fragility of human nature. Our teaching unit provides a sample lesson plan, extension tasks, and supplementary resources to support your teaching. From close reading and textual analysis to creative writing exercises, this comprehensive resource ensures that every aspect of the story is explored and understood. By the end of this unit, your students will have developed critical thinking skills, enhanced their literary analysis abilities, and gained a deeper appreciation for the craft of storytelling. Enhance your secondary English curriculum with our teaching unit on “The Sniper” and inspire a love of literature in your students. Get your hands on this print and teach resource today!

Affirmation Posters for English Classroom Décor A range of affirmations to put on English classroom walls. Ready to print in colour and stick up around the room. (10 posters) Include thoughts like: • English is easy for me • It’s my choice how well I do in this class • I choose to do the right thing, even if no one is watching • I can do this • I can get things done on time… … and more! CHECK OUT my other great classroom décor posters and packs - I have a great set of 40 affirmations suitable for any classroom - available in black and white, or a great watercolour finish! Posters, poster, english poster, english classroom, english classroom poster, english classroom decor, secondary english, secondary english classroom, secondary english poster, secondary english classroom decor, decor, classroom decor, english classroom decor, printable poster, english printable poster, printable english poster, secondary english printable poster, printable poster secondary english

This Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading activity uses Banjo Paterson’s ‘THE MAN FROM IRONBARK’ to help students learn about poetry analysis. This great Australian poem is a funny tale of a rough bushman from a country town who is tricked by the city slickers into thinking his throat has been cut (it hasn’t). TPT DIGITAL Resource Ready! Workshop takes 2-4 lessons. This poetry analysis booklet can be instantly printed for students. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a reliever or substitute teacher - everything needed is included. Perfect for students in Upper High School - New Zealand Years 10-12, Australia Years 9-11, USA Years 9-11, and Britain Years 10-12 (Key Stage 4-5). Included: A list of language techniques to look for An analysis grid A language features page to focus on two chosen language features 4 great extension tasks for students to choose from A sample marking schedule Teacher sample analysis notes Included: 10 page poetry close reading workshop

An easy get-to-know-you game to play as a crowdbreaker with a new class or group of kids to help the interact and get to know one another. All you need is to print enough copies to have one between two students, dice, and you’re good to go! Includes 6 sets of 3 random questions to get kids talking. The teacher rolls the dice and the students answer the questions corresponding to the rolled number. (1 page) CHECK OUT my great range of posters and resources for Secondary English and other subjects - I’ve got a great set of Essay Writing posters which may interest you!

This worksheet is a graphic organiser for students observing oral presentations. The idea is for them to be more intentional in their observations and to fill out remarks in each of 4 areas: Content Body Language Voice Preparation You can ask them to fill it out while watching a teacher-chosen example, then get them to fill it out while listening to a friend preparing their speech before the big day, or they could film themselves and fill it out as self-reflection in preparation for their assessment. Very handy! Check out my other resources! I have some excellent Essay Writing posters suitable for any secondary classroom that might suit you :) oral presentations, speeches, speech resources, oral presentation resources, speech preparation